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60 caregivers are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mary. I have 5 years experience as a senior caregiver/companion. I have a great deal of patience, a positive attitude, and a caring heart. My background, personality and temperament enable me to care for your loved one as if they were my own. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's/Dementia care, Parkinson's Disease,...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Mary cared for my father full time for over 3 years, from 2013 to when he passed away late October 2016. We were so fortunate to have Mary care for our father. Mary is absolutely a wonderful, giving, cheerful, honest and trustworthy person. Because of Mary, Dad...
Patti S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Grace, and I have been a caregiver since I was 18. I'm currently in my late 30s and I still do what I Love and that is caregiving.
I have over 19 years of experience.
I can help with Bathing/Dressing, Dementia experience, MS, Hospice Care, wound care, and medication management.
I am a former Personal...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Grace is an amazing caregiver. She cared for my elderly mom for two years. Her knowledge, intuition, skills, compassion and flexibility made my mom's final years rewarding and a blessing. Grace is not afraid of hard work, she's resourceful and is respectful and...
Mona H.
5.0
(6)
Hello. As a former nursing home employee. A Illinois State certified CNA for 20 years. I realize how important it is to keep our loved ones in there home. Where they can keep there dignity and feel safe and comfortable. have personal care. Where They can actually have someone to talk too. A friendship is so important. I love to...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I worked with Pattie for a year at an assisted living and she truly is the best! She treated the residents with the utmost respect and genuinely enjoyed taking care of them. She was a joy to work with and always had everybody laughing. Pattie never missed a shift...
Emma B.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced CNA with over 10 years of experience in hospital, long term care and private care duties cases , I also work in hospice care as well . I'm very passionate and dedicated with the care I give as an Caregiver, I empathize, and have compassion with family as I know this stage can be very challenging in life for...
Shatania can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Shatania we love you as a caregiver you were very attentive to our dad in his time here. We appreciate your help and thanks for always being reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Jola. I've been working as a CNA for 12, I'm dedicated, respective and responsible caregiver
Jolanta can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jola is a very caring and attentive caregiver. I always felt comfortable with her caring for my mother."
Robert K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.. I am a Polish lady with 20 years of care-giving experience. My past senior care experience includes Alzheimer's and dementia care. I can provide light housekeeping, companionship, cooking, shopping, manage doctor visits and monitor medications. I encourage a healthy lifestyle with daily...
Jadwiga Jagoda can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
I have been a paramedic for 8 years. I give excellent patient care and am there for whatever the needs of the client may be.
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
I have 1 year of experience as a caregiver. I have B. A. in Psychology, and I am currently studying to obtain B. S. in nursing. I can help with bathing, dressing, medication administration, meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, transportation and more!
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning
I am passionate about caregiving.
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind, pleasant
I like caring for seniors because seniors have impacted my life greatly
I'm looking for a job that needs care services:
I started caring for seniors when 3 years ago
In my spare time, I like to code.
Emeka can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I am a very friendly nature person with a lot of patience. I live in chicago, zip 60659.
Anuta can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
I dont have alot of Senior care experience, but I do have some over the yrs. I am dependable, Punctual, have good references too. I ahve a clean driving record, and can also run errands, do laundry, tidy up, ect. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
Susan can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Kristy T.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Caregiver And Stay At Home Mom Available
Hello Families,
My name is Kristy I am a stay at home mom and have 4 loving beautiful children of my own however they are all in school now and I am looking to help families with senior care. I worked for an agency for a few years I have experience with walks, meal prep, bathing, changing linens as well as light housekeeping...
Kristy can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance
Amber P.
Oak Lawn, IL
$26-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced individual who is skilled at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns through proactive schedule coordination. Demonstrates proper attention to personal hygiene and dress. Proficient in event planning and household administration. Senior caregiver
I am currently in my final year of nursing school. I have been working in the home health care setting for the last year with majority of previous patients with dementia and a few on hospice. I am bilingual and speak both English and Polish. I love providing home health care and enjoy working not only as a caregiver but also a...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I enjoy working for senior citizens because they are the nicest people. I have been working for the elderly for 12 years, and they have been some of the best years of my life. Seniors are wise, funny, insightful and very generous human beings. Being able to care for them is a joy. Seniors always tell the best stories. They have...
Jane can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
I took care of my grandmother when she fell ill with pancreatic cancer. That's been 9 years ago that I became a senior caregiver.
I work as a non medical caregiver and companion.
I worked under agencies, And on my own.
I work with Clients that have Alzheimer's dementia parkinson's I worked with a lot of clients that Or on...
Veronica can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
My name is Samira I'm from Morocco, I have been working as a caregiver for 5 years, I like to take care of people who need help and be there for them
Samira can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Brenda V.
Markham, IL
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
I am a trusted caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in the home setting. I am passionate about the care I provide and feel like each visit gives me a little more insight on how to refine the care I provide.
I assist with meal preparation, all housework and activities of daily living for...
Brenda can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"Mrs.Viverette is nice respectful and responsible. She is also a reliable person."
Aalayah H.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Esmerelda I am a dedicated caregiver that takes pride in her job and cares for my residents as if they were my own loved one I know it's hard to trust someone with doing perfect care for your loved one but I assure you I would do my very best in giving my all best quality care to your loved one and build a...
Esmeralda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esme is an amazing CNA. You won’t find better care. She is reliable, kind, capable, thoughtful, trustworthy, conscious and took wonderful care of my mom. "
Care member
Donna F.
Crestwood, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello I am a very reliable, patient, and caring person. I have been caregiving approximately 15 years caring for the elderly
I give my heart and do my best to make them happy! I love to cook clean, but my first priority is your Mom or DAD. I love working with the elderly, I willing to do other task if needed. I'm am...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's a great person to work with. She is also caring person"
Netta L.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Lawn, IL
Mary D.
5.0
Mary was wonderful with our mother. She cared for her for 11/2 years. She was kind, patient, and took excellent care of our mother. She communicated with us daily and I always felt like we could depend on her no matter what kind of day my mom was having.
- Joanne H.
Grace G.
5.0
Grace is an amazing caregiver. She cared for my elderly mom for two years. Her knowledge, intuition, skills, compassion and flexibility made my mom's final years rewarding and a blessing. Grace is not afraid of hard work, she's resourceful and is respectful and true. Hire this girl. She's a...
- Mona H.
Patricia H.
5.0
Patti is kind, caring and patient. She was great with my mom! Took her out when mom wanted and kept her busy with different activities. Patti got along well with my mom and was reliable and trustworthy which made having a caregiver easier. Mom was always happy to see Patti and would come back from...
- Mary Fran S.
Shatania D.
5.0
Shatania we love you as a caregiver you were very attentive to our dad in his time here. We appreciate your help and thanks for always being reliable.
- Care member
Jolanta M.
5.0
Jola is a very caring and attentive caregiver. I always felt comfortable with her caring for my mother.
- Robert K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak Lawn, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Oak Lawn.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Lawn, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.53 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
There are currently 17 caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak Lawn, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Oak Lawn before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Lawn, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Oak Lawn, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.